Free NDA Generator: Mutual and One-Way NDA Template
Fill in the two parties, the purpose and the governing law, and get a ready-to-sign non-disclosure agreement that you can print, save as PDF or copy into Word or Google Docs. Choose a mutual or a one-way NDA and how long it lasts. It is free, needs no sign-up and nothing you type leaves your browser.
The agreement updates as you type. It covers what counts as confidential information, how it may be used, the usual exceptions, return of information, term, remedies and governing law. Your draft is kept in this browser until you start over. This template is not legal advice.
What this NDA template covers
| Clause | What it says |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Only the stated purpose |
| Confidential information | Written, oral, digital |
| Obligations | Secret, need-to-know |
| Exceptions | Public or already known |
| Return or destruction | On request or at the end |
| Term | Your choice of years |
| Governing law | Your choice of law |
How to use an NDA well
Describe the purpose as precisely as you can: the Intellectual Property Office notes that you can widen a permitted purpose later but cannot narrow it. Get the NDA signed by someone with authority, such as a director, before you share anything. During meetings, keep a record of what you showed and when. Read any NDA the other side sends you carefully, because it may protect them more than you.
Before you send a proposal
An NDA often comes before a partnership, a reseller deal or a large sale. Work out your price and margin with the margin calculator and how your sales team is paid with the commission calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is an NDA?
A non-disclosure agreement, also called a confidentiality agreement, is a contract in which one or both parties promise to keep information secret and to use it only for an agreed purpose, such as talking to an investor, a manufacturer, a reseller or an adviser. It lets you share details of your business without losing control of them.
Should I use a mutual or a one-way NDA?
Use a one-way NDA when only you are sharing information, for example when you pitch an idea or brief a supplier. Use a mutual NDA when both sides will share, for example when two companies explore a partnership. The UK Intellectual Property Office advises against turning a one-way agreement into an artificial mutual one.
Which governing law should I choose?
Usually the law of the country or state where the party sharing the information is based, written out in full, such as England and Wales, Ontario or the State of New York. If the parties are in different countries, the NDA should name the law. This generator makes the courts non-exclusive, so you can also enforce it where a leak happens.
How long should an NDA last?
Many business NDAs cover information shared over one to three years and keep it confidential for two to five years after that. Trade secrets are protected for as long as they stay secret, and this template says so. Choose the periods that match how long the information stays valuable.
Is an NDA signed online or as a PDF valid?
In most countries a contract can be signed electronically or on a printed and scanned copy, and this template allows counterparts and electronic signatures. Some countries require extra formalities for certain agreements; in England and Wales a one-way NDA may need to be signed as a deed. Check with a lawyer if the NDA really matters.
Is my information stored or sent anywhere?
No. The agreement is built in your browser and the draft is saved only in this browser so you can come back to it. Nothing you type is sent to SalesBond or anyone else. Click Start over to clear it.
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Official sources
- Intellectual Property Office (GOV.UK): non-disclosure agreements — purpose, one-way or mutual, governing law and courts.
- WIPO: trade secrets — confidentiality agreements as a reasonable step to keep information secret.
Updated on Nov 5, 2026. This calculator is for information only and is not tax, legal or payroll advice. This NDA template is a starting point, not legal advice: the rules on contracts differ by country, so have a lawyer review it before you rely on it for anything important.
